Overview

The competition focuses on the essential requirements for a successful career in mechanical engineering specialising in CAD. Competitors will be tested on performance using CAD to produce 2D technical drawings, 3D models and 3D assemblies. Competitors will be required to produce animations and should have a full understanding of BS/ISO drawing standards and be able to use them effectively in different situations. Competitors must use Autodesk Inventor software to complete the tasks.

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition

A maximum of 10 entries per organisation

Competitors must be familiar with the core competences (these can be found in the Tools section below) and must not have more than 3 years’ industry experience

Steps to taking part in this skills competition

Register to enter this competition by 5 April 2019

Competitors will be invited to a National Qualifier during Spring/Summer 2019, further details will be released in the New Year.

WorldSkills UK quality assure the results and finalists will be notified by September 2019.

Finalists will participate in the UK National Final at the NEC in November 2019 as part of WorldSkills UK Live.

Additional information

Download the competition overview and pre-competition activity pack from the Tools section to find out more about this skills competition and help with your preparation.

Get in touch

Find a Future (trading as WorldSkills UK) is registered in England at First Floor, 151 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SZCharity number 1001586, company number 02535199, VAT registration number GB945610716